© PCGS
© PCGS
½ Gold Louis with old face - Louis XV
1772 year| Gold (.917) | 4.08 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XV (1715-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1772 |
| Value | ½ Gold Louis |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 4.08 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#362970 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crown above arms of France and Navarre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHRS • REGN • VINC • IMPER 1772
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Interesting fact
The ½ Gold Louis with old face - Louis XV 1772 from France made of Gold (.917) weighing 4.08 g is a rare and valuable coin, with only a limited number minted during Louis XV's reign. It's interesting to note that the coin's design features a young Louis XV, who was only 19 years old when he ascended to the throne. The coin's obverse side shows a portrait of the king, surrounded by the inscription "LUDovicus XV D G FR ET NAV REX" (Louis XV, by the grace of God, King of France and Navarre). The reverse side features the coat of arms of France, surrounded by the inscription "FRANCIAE ET NAVARRAE REX" (King of France and Navarre). The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
